August 22 News: Arizona Energy Updates

East Valley Co-Op Launches, Informational Meeting to be Held in September 

• The East Valley Solar Co-Op is up and running, and will hold an information session on September 24 at 6:30 p.m. at HD-South: Gilbert Historical Museum. 
• Click here to learn more about the co-op, and click here to view or print the information session flyer. 

Kinect Energy/Banner Health Issues RFP for On-site Solar EPC Services & PPA Financing 

• Kinect Energy has issued an RFP for on-site solar EPC services & PPA financing for Banner Health. The Intent to Bid Notification/Questions Deadline is September 4, and the Response Deadline is September 13. 
• Click here to learn more. Please note that utility service provider listed in the Banner Health RFP is incorrect. The correct utility is SRP (not APS).

Tesla Responds to ACC Battery Safety Concerns

• Earlier this week, Tesla submitted a response to Arizona Corporation Commissioner Sandra Kennedy’s August 2 letter regarding lithium ion battery safety. 
• Click here to read Tesla’s response. Click here to learn more. 

APS Issues New Renewable Energy RFPs 

• APS announced plans to issue two new RFPs by September 15. 
• The first seeks proposals for up to 150 megawatts of APS-owned solar resources to be in service by 2021. The second seeks proposals for up to 250 megawatts of wind resources to be in service no later than 2022.
• Click here to learn more. 

More News:

• Tesla restarts solar-panel business in Arizona, offers rental plans
• APS issues RFPs for more renewable energy
• Solar Co-op Looking For East Valley Members
• Arizona’s potential to develop unbiased 15-year resource plans is up for grabs
• Top Arizona regulator spurs retail choice progress, pushes for rule drafting
• America's mega-emitters are starting to close
• APS residential rooftop solar applications rebound to 2016 levels
• In battle to break up utilities, Arizona steps to the front line